Many of our customers consider these the be the "perfect black shoe" and their single most versatile piece of footwear. Crafted in rich Horween shell cordovan, the black upper has a natural shine to it. This makes it an excellent dress shoe and an appropriate black tie shoe as well. Black shell requires very little polishing, so the shine stays without a lot of fuss.
But - given its comfortable Barrie last, rounded toe, and sturdy double-leather sole - it's an excellent casual piece as well. It looks great with denim, chinos, and corduroy pants. Not to mention, Alden's signature steel shank and natural cork filling in the midsole means that you can comfortably wear these all day long. If you need a solid black shoe in your closet, we enthusiastically submit this as the most versatile style that we've ever encountered